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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Ortega (ranked 3189 p4p, 3902 weight class) and Lefty Lopez (ranked 377 p4p, 434 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefty Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Ortega preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega works over Lopez with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortega has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to stand up but Ortega is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ortega looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Ortega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ortega takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Lopez catches Ortega right on the button with a cross.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Lopez throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Ortega shoots in.
Ortega shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Lopez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortega forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez kicks Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lefty Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortega.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortega off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez tries a low kick but Ortega avoids it.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopez was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortega finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Ortega is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ortega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Emilio Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ortega won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez works the jab nicely.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lefty Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez lands with a hook. Ortega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Lefty Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez works the jab nicely.
Ortega scores with a body shot.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lopez.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Lopez jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Ortega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Ortega is wise to it.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lopez to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ortega checks a leg kick.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortega is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
Lopez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Ortega feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortega lands in his opponent's guard.
Ortega stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ortega landing strikes.
Ortega working the ground and pound but Lopez is defending the strikes.
Ortega trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lefty Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
Lopez dips to his left and cracks Ortega with an uppercut!
Lopez motions for Ortega to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez scores with a punch to the head.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Lopez with an uppercut!
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Ortega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez dips to his left and cracks Ortega with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
Ortega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega walks into a jab.
Ortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortega counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lopez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ortega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortega lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ortega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Ortega working over Lopez with some ground and pound. Lopez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Ortega throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Ortega tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortega thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Ortega looks to land a strike but Lopez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lefty Lopez.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lefty Lopez!
Lefty Lopez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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